Under Malcolm IV, the title Marischal of Scotland
had been bestowed on Keith's ancestors, a title which became hereditary
and was passed on from one Keith to the next. Robert Keith was the
great-grandson of Philip de Keith (d. c. 1225), and the son of William de Keith
(d. c. 1293), both his predecessors as Marischals. He took up a
military career as a young man, but was also considered by other
Scottish barons to be something of a leader, being appointed justiciary
of the lands beyond the River Forth.[1]

Keith served as a relatively senior general with Bruce's army throughout the war, and, prior to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, was appointed co-leader of a reconnoitering force sent out to gather information about the army of King Edward II of England. During the battle itself, he commanded about 500 Scottish cavalry,[2] although, like other Scottish knights, he may have fought dismounted.

Keith's force was drawn into combat with the English archers,[3]
who had in the past and would in later battles inflict heavy losses
among the Scottish infantry. Keith and his men, however, flanked the
archers and routed them.

The battle was a decisive victory for the Scots, following which
Bruce had undisputed military control of Scotland, excepting the Royal Burgh of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Later years

Keith was among the Scottish magnates[4] who in 1320 signed a letter to the Pope
vindicating Scottish independence. Afterward, he was given several
diplomatic assignments, serving as a peace commissioner to England in
1323. He was also among the dignitaries who ratified the Treaty of Corbeil (1326) with the King of France.

Sir Robert Keith was the great-grandson of Philip Keith, the first Earl Marischal.

Keith's grandson and successor as Marischal, also named Robert Keith, was killed during the Battle of Durham
in 1346. Keith's indirect descendants, eventually known as the Earls
Marischal, held that title for several centuries to come. During the English Civil War, one of his descendants fought as a Royalist officer, and was imprisoned under Oliver Cromwell's regime.

Some sources use different numbering, so that the final earl was the 9th Earl Marischal and not the 10th.[citation needed]

The Scottish Warrior

Origins of the Name A Scottish
warrior slew the Danish General Camus at the Battle of Barrie in 1010 for which
King Máel Coluim II of Scotland dipped three fingers into the blood of the
slain and drew them down the shield of the warrior. Thereafter the warrior was
named Marbhachir Chamius or Camus Slayer. Ever since then the Chief of the Clan
Keith has borne the same mark of three red lines on his arm. Máel Coluim's
victory at the Battle of Carham in 1018 brought him into outright possession of
the lands of the Lothians and the Merse. The Keiths derive their name from the
Barony of Keith, Humbie, East Lothian, said to have been granted by the king to
Marbhachir Chamius for his valour. Wars of Scottish Independence The office of
Earl Marischal and later Knight Marischal of Scotland, was hereditary in the
Keith family until the 18th.c. It may have been conferred at the same time as the
barony, since it was confirmed, together with possession of the lands of Keith,
to Sir Robert Keith by a charter of King Robert the Bruce, and appears to have
been held as annexed to the land by the tenure of grand serjeanty. Sir Robert
Keith commanded the Scottish horse at Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 and was
killed at the Battle of Dupplin Moor. His grandson, also Robert Keith, was
killed at the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346. At the close of the 14th
century Sir William Keith, by exchange of lands with Lord Lindsay, obtained the
crag of Dunnottar in Kincardineshire, where he built Dunnottar Castle, which
became the stronghold of the Clan Keith. He died in about 1407. The Castle is
on a cliff-top, south of Stonehaven. 15th Century & Clan Conflicts The Clan
Keith were often at feud with the neighbouring Clan Irvine. Both clans invaded
each others' lands. In 1402 the Clan Irvine are said to have attacked and
defeated an invading war party of the Clan Keith in what was known as the
Battle of Drumoak. In 1430 a later Sir William Keith was created Lord Keith,
and a few years afterwards Earl Marischal, and these titles remained in the
family until 1716. Battle of Blare Tannie, 1464, Fought between the Clan Keith,
assisted by the Clan MacKay against the Clan Gunn. The inhabitants of Caithness
assembled an army and met the MacKays and Keiths at a place in Caithness called
Blair-tannie. There ensued a cruel fight, with slaughter on either side. In the
end the Keiths and MacKays had the victory by means chiefly of John Mor
MacIan-Riabhaich (an Assynt man), who was very famous in these countries for
his manhood shown at this conflict. Two chieftains and leaders of the
inhabitants of Caithness were slain. Angus MacKay would later be defeated by
Clan Ross. Battle of Champions, 1478, Fought between twelve men of the Clan
Gunn and twenty four men of the Clan Keith where the chief of Clan Gunn was
killed. The chief of the Clan Keith was also soon after killed by the Gunns in
a revenge attack. 16th Century & Clan Conflicts In 1571 the Clan Keith
joined forces with the Clan Forbes in their feud against the Clan Gordon. The
Forbes were also joined by Clan Fraser and Clan Crichton. The Gordons were also
joined by Clan Leslie, Clan Irvine and Clan Seton. The feud between the Gordons
and Forbes which had gone on for centuries culminated in two full scale
battles: The Battle of Tillieangus and the Battle of Craibstone. It was at the
Battle of Tillieangus that the 6th Lord Forbes's youngest son known as Black
Aurther Forbes was killed. Legend has it that 'he stooped down to quench his
thirst and one of the Gordons gave him his death blow through an open joint in
his armour'. William, fourth Earl Marischal (died 1581), was one of the
guardians of Mary Queen of Scots during her minority, and was a member of her
privy council on her return to Scotland. While refraining from extreme
partisanship, he was an adherent of the Reformation; he retired into private
life at Dunnottar Castle about 1567, thereby gaining the sobriquet 'William of the
Tower.' He was reputed to be the wealthiest man in Scotland. His eldest
daughter Anne married the regent Murray. His grandson George Keith, 5th Earl
Marischal (c. 1553-1623), was one of the most cultured men of his time. He was
educated at King's College, Aberdeen, where he became a proficient classical
scholar, afterwards studying divinity under Theodore Beza at Geneva. The 5th
Earl was responsible for the Tower house still extant on his ancestral lands at
Keith Marischal. 17th Century & Civil War George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal
was a firm Protestant, and took an active part in the affairs of the kirk. His
high character and abilities procured him the appointment of special ambassador
to Denmark to arrange the marriage of James VI with the Princess Anne. He was
subsequently employed on a number of important commissions; but he preferred
literature to public affairs, and about 1620 he retired to Dunnottar, where he
died in 1623. He is chiefly remembered as the founder in 1593 of the Marischal
College in the university of Aberdeen, which he richly endowed. From an uncle
he inherited the title of Lord Altrie about 1590. William Keith, 7th Earl
Marischal (c. 1617-1661), took a prominent part in the Wars of the Three
Kingdoms, being at first a leader of the covenanting party in northeast
Scotland, and the most powerful opponent of the Clan Gordon and the Marquess of
Huntly. He cooperated with James Graham the 1st Marquess of Montrose in
Aberdeenshire and neighbouring counties against the Gordons. With Montrose he
signed the Bond of Cumbernauld in August 1640, but took no active steps against
the popular party till 1648, when he joined the Duke of Hamilton in his
invasion of England, escaping from the rout at Preston. In 1650 Charles II was
entertained by the Marischal at Dunnottar; and in 1651 the Scottish regalia
were left for safe keeping in his castle. In 1651 the Royalists at the Battle
of Worcester were commanded by Colonel Keith. Taken prisoner, he was committed
to the Tower of London and was excluded from Oliver Cromwell's Act of Grace. He
was made a privy councillor at the Restoration and died in 1661. Sir John Keith
(died 1714), brother of the 7th Earl Marischal, was, at the Restoration, given
the hereditary office of Knight Marischal of Scotland, and in 1677 was created
Earl of Kintore, and Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith-Hall, a reward for his
share in preserving the regalia of Scotland, which were secretly conveyed from
Dunnottar to another hiding-place, when the castle was besieged by Cromwell's troops,
and which Sir John, perilously to himself, swore he had carried abroad and
delivered to Charles II, thus preventing further search. From him are descended
the earls of Kintore. 18th Century & Jacobite Uprisings George Keith, 10th
Earl Marischal (c. 1693-1778), served under Marlborough, and like his brother
James Francis Edward, Marshal Keith, was a zealous Jacobite, taking part in the rising of
1715 after which he escaped to the continent. Francis's brother George Keith
the Earl Marischal took over as chief of Clan Keith and he led the clan when
they fought at the Battle of Glenshiel in 1719. George escaped the gallows by
fleeing with the Jacobites, and was exiled to Prussia, where he met up with his
brother Francis Keith who wrote a narration of the battle. In the following
year Francis was attainted, his estates and titles being forfeited to the
Crown. He lived for many years in Spain, where he concerned himself with
Jacobite intrigues, but he took no part in the rebellion of 1745, proceeding
about that year to Prussia, where he became, like his brother George Keith,
intimate with Frederick the Great. Frederick employed him in several diplomatic
posts, and he is said to have conveyed valuable information to the Earl of
Chatham, as a reward for which he received a pardon from George II, and
returned to Scotland in 1759. His heir male, on whom, but for the attainder of
1716, his titles would have devolved, was apparently his cousin Alexander Keith
of Ravelston, to whom the attainted earl had sold the castle and lands of
Dunnottar in 1766. From Alexander Keith was descended, through the female line,
Sir Patrick Keith Murray of Ochtertyre, who sold the estates of Dunnottar and
Ravelston. After the attainder of 1716 the right of the Keiths of Ravelston to
be recognized as the representatives of the earls marishal was disputed by
Robert Keith (1681-1757), bishop of Fife, a member of another collateral branch
of the family. The bishop was a writer of some repute, his chief work, The
History of the Affairs of the Church and State of Scotland (Edinburgh, 1734),
being of considerable value for the reigns of James V, James VI, and Mary Queen
of Scots. He also published a Catalogue of the Bishops of Scotland (Edinburgh,
1755) and other less important historical and theological works. Robert Keith
(died 1774), descended from a younger son of the family, was British minister
in Vienna in 1748, and subsequently held other important diplomatic
appointments, being known to his numerous friends, among whom were the leading
men of letters of his time, as 'Ambassador Keith'. His son, Sir Robert Murray
Keith (1730-1795), was on Lord George Sackville's staff at the Battle of
Minden. He became colonel of a regiment (the 87th foot) known as Keith's
Highlanders, who won distinction in the continental wars, but were disbanded in
1763; he was then employed in the diplomatic service, in which he achieved
considerable success by his honesty, courage, and knowledge of languages. In
1781 he became lieutenant-general; in 1789, he was made a privy councillor.
19th Century From the Keith family through the female line was descended George
Keith Elphinstone, Baron Keith of Stonehaven, Marishal and afterwards Viscount
Keith, whose titles became extinct at the death of his daughter Margaret,
Baroness Keith, in 1867. Clan Chief The current Chief of Clan Keith is James
William Falconer Keith, 14th Earl of Kintore Clan Castles Keith Hall estate in
Aberdeenshire is the current seat of the chief of Clan Keith. Dunnottar Castle
became the seat of the chief of Clan Keith in 1639 but is now ruined.
Fetteresso Castle passed from the Clan Strachan to the Clan Keith chief, Earl
Marischal during the early 14th century. Clan Profile Mottos: Dexter, Quae
amissa salva (What has been lost is safe), Sinister, Veritas vincit (Truth
conquers), On compartment, Thay say: quhat they say: thay haif sayed: let thame
say Slogan: A Keith, Veritas Vincit (also Truth Prevails) Plant Badge:White
Rose Thomas Dickson of Hazelside and Symington (1247-1307) and his Dickson
descendants from the Keiths In about 1306, Thomas Dickson, the Laird of
Symington and Hazelside, had the barony of Symundstun, now Symington, conveyed
to him as Thomas filius Ricardi, the barony of Symundstun, now Symington, in
the county of Lanark, and also, he was created Hereditary Castellan or Governor
of Douglas Castle by King Robert the Bruce. As such he resided in his own house
except in case of war, when he left his house in charge of his dependents and
himself took command of Douglas Castle. Hazelside was 10 miles from Douglas
Castle in Douglasdale, Lanarkshire. This Thomas, the first Dickson on record,
moreover, was evidently a person of very good standing, such as a grandson of
the Earl Marischal might be expected to be, a man of wealth as well as
influence, and was also a clansman of the Douglas. Two of the oldest Scottish
Historians recount his deeds, Archdeacon Barbour who wrote in 1375, and Blind
Harry, or Henry the Minstrel, whose metrical history was written about 1381.
There are some who speak slightingly of the bard, but Major, who was born in
1405, says he was living about that time and that he recited his compositions
in the presence of princes or men of the highest rank (coram principibus), and
Chalmers in his Caledonia, says 'Blind Harrie, whom the Scottish Historians
generally follow but dare not quote. Blind Harrie is, however, supported bt the
Tower Records'. In 1295 when Douglas wished to recover his castle of Sanquhar,
he applied to Thomas Dickson who was 'born to himself', i.e. relation or
clansman by birth, and addresses him as 'Dear Friend', and relied so much upon
him that he afterward selected him to pass through the enemy's camp of some
three thousand men to bear a message to Wallace; while Barbour says he was rich
in moveables and cattle, and had many friends, besides which his house could
not have been a small one as it contained a private chamber where he not only
concealed Douglas but also brought persons to see him without attracting
notice, and the space for such a secret apartment could not have been taken out
of a small house without being perceived. This Thomas Dickson also served
William the Hardy's son, James Douglas, 'The Good Sir James' with the recapture
of Douglas Castle in 1307. The Good Sir James (or 'Black Douglas') And His
Connection With Thomas Dickson William the Hardy's son, James Douglas, 'The
Good Sir James', was the first to take the epithet 'Black'. Douglas was set to
share in Bruce's early misfortunes, being present at the defeats at Methven and
Dalrigh. But for both men these setbacks were to provide a valuable lesson in
tactics: limitations in both resources and equipment meant that the Scots would
always be a disadvantage in conventional Medieval warfare. By the time the war
was renewed in the spring of 1307 they had learnt the value of guerrilla
warfare - known at the time as 'secret war' - using fast moving, lightly
equipped and agile forces to maximum effect against an enemy often locked in to
static defensive positions. His actions for most of 1307 and early 1308 were local
rather than national in nature, confined for the most part to his native
Douglasdale. Nevertheless, he was soon to create a formidable reputation for
himself as a soldier and a tactician. While Bruce was campaigning in the north
against his domestic enemies, Douglas used the cover of Selkirk Forest to mount
highly effective mobile attacks against the enemy. He also showed himself to be
utterly ruthless, particularly in his relentless attacks on the English
garrison in his own Douglas Castle, the most famous of which quickly passed
into popular history. Barbour dates this incident to Palm Sunday 1307, which
fell on 19th March. Thomas Dickson (1247-1307) the Laird of Symington and
Hazelside, Lanarkshire, Baron of Symington, and Governor of Douglas Castle, the
son of Richard or Dick de Keith, who was a son of Hervey de Keith, Great
Marischal of Scotland, who died in 1249, and Margaret his wife, the daughter of
the 3rd Lord Douglas. Their grandson Thomas was born in 1247, he was second
cousin of William 7th Lord Douglas, father of the good Sir James Douglas,
eighth Lord, to whom Dickson was certainly a trusty friend. In the recovery of
Douglas Castle, Thomas Dickson and his small troop were hidden until the
morning of Palm Sunday, when the garrison left the battlements to attend the
local church. Gathering local support he entered the church and the war-cry
'Douglas!' 'Douglas!' went up for the first time. Some of the English soldiers
were killed and others taken prisoner. Thomas Dickson was killed fighting several
English in St Bride's Kirk, on 19th March 1307, and was buried in an elaborate
tomb close to St Brides in the churchyard. His descendants bare the Keith Arms
of 'Pallets Gules' with the Douglas 'Mullets Argent' to shew their descent from
the Keith and Douglas families, with the motto 'Fortes Fortuna Juvat'. His
eldest son and heir was Thomas Dickson there were other sons also. From Thomas
Dickson of Hazelside and Symington (1247-1307) descends the Dickson
Clan/Family, many have been illustrious especially in the armed services and
descendants are to be found in America, Australia, Canada, England, France,
Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden. The Dickson Coat of Arms Family Motto: 'Fortes Fortuna
Juvat' (Fortune Favours the Brave) Early Family Arms: ' Three Pallets Gules
with Three Mullets Argent ' Crest: 'A sword in bend proper' Clan Septs and
Tartans The same sett is used in dark (Modern) and light (Ancient) colours.
Austen Austin Cate(s) Dickson Dix(s)on Dick Falconer Faulkner Harvey Hackston
Haxton Hervey Hurrie Hurry Keath Keech Keeth Keyth, Kite Lumgair MacKeith
Marshall Ouston Urie Urry

At the close of the 14th
century Sir William Keith, by exchange of lands with Lord Lindsay, obtained the
crag of Dunnottar in Kincardineshire, where he built Dunnottar Castle, which
became the stronghold of the Clan Keith. He died in about 1407. The Castle is
on a cliff-top, south of Stonehaven.

Dunnottar Castle

Always majestic and forever alone; Standing atop her North Sea throne, She has withstood the winds of war and ruin; Silent and proud through years of pain!

If she could speak and tell her tale; Our lives to hers would surely pale. This fortress once stood tall and strong; Against all forces that would do her wrong!

The North Sea bathes her day and night; Crying now, for her lost will to fight. Within her walls Dunnottar once did hide; The crown, sword and scepter of Scotland's pride!

As I stand looking at this mystical place; I am awe struck by her majesty and grace. She touches my heart and depths of my soul; I imagine her often, once again whole!

I have wept for her, but weep no more; Feeling her pride and strength to my very core. Even in ruin she maintains her imposing throne; A place the mighty Keith Clan once called home!

By: Sharon Martin April 1998

James Francis Edward Keith

Statue of Field -Marshal James Keith

Field-Marshal Keith
was born at Inverugie Castle on the outskirts of Peterhead in 1696. Of a
prominent Jacobite family he took part in both the 1715 and 1719
risings following which he went into exile on the continent.Here he
served as a mercenary in the armies of Spain, Russia and finally Prussia
where Frederick the Great made him a Field-Marshal. He served with
distinction in the 'Seven Years War'but was shot at Hochkirk in 1758.
This statue, a copy of one in Germany, was presented to the town by King
William I of Prussia in 1868.

I8. Christian Keith, may have m. 1stly aft. 1 Mar 1363 to John Hay, son of John Hay of Tullibody; m. 2ndly bef. 27 Dec 1375 to Sir William Lindsay of the Byres.

H2. *by 1* John de Keith, m. aft. 12 Mar 1369 to Mariota de Cheyne (in her 2nd marriage, m. 1stly John de Douglas of Strabrock in Linlithgow), daughter of Reginald de Cheyne of Inverugie and his wife Mary (daughter of Freskin de Moravia of Duffus).

Of Marischal:Arms: Argent, on a chief or three pallets gu. Behind the shield two batons gules places saltirewise, semée of thistles, ensigned on the top with an imperial crown or, as badges of the office of Great Marischal of Scotland.Crest: A hart's head erased proper, attired with ten tynes or.Supporters: Two harts proper, attired as in the crest.Motto: Veritas vincit.

Of Dingwall:Arms: Quarterly, 1st and 4th, ar., a chief paly of six gules and or; 2nd and 3rd, Gules, a lion rampant argent.Crest: A deer's head couped (proper) attired azure.Supporters: Dexter, a stag proper; sinister, a wolf proper.Motto: Memento Creatorem.

Of Altrie:Arms: Quarterly, 1st and 4th, Or, a saltire, and chief gules, 2nd and 3rd, Argent a chief paly of six pieces or and gules.Crest: A rock proper.Supporters: Dexter, an unicorn argent, horned and unguled or, sinister, a deer proper.Motto: Watch the temptation.

James (Rev.)1 Keith was born in 1696 at Peterhead, Aberdeen, Scotland. He married Mary Isham Randolph, daughter of Thomas (Tuckahoe) Randolph and Judith Fleming, on 2 Mar 1732/33 Near Germantown. He died in 10 Dec 1752 at Bristersburg, VA. He was buried in 1752 at Fauquier, VA; he and wife buried under chancel of old Elk Run Church, Prince Wm. County now Fauquier. Hereditary Earls Marischal of Scotland. He was 1745-1753 Episcopal Parson, Hamilton Parish, Fauquier. He emigrated on 4 Mar 1727/28 from Rec'd King's Bounty to go to Virginia. On 12 Oct 1733 removed to Maryland briefly. On 25 Jun 1753 Appraisers appointed by Prince William County, John Wright, George Hovile, John Ambrose and John Crump. Estate Appraisal on 26 Mar 1754 Inventory and appraisement of estate recorded PWC. Estate Account on 31 May 1754 Additional estate inventory recorded in PWC. Children of James (Rev.)1 Keith and Mary Isham Randolph were as follows:

+ 2 i. James2 Keith Jr. was born circa 1734 at Prince William (now Fauquier). He married Catherine Contee, daughter of John Contee and Margaret Snowden.

+ 3 ii. John Keith was born circa 1735 at Prince William (now Fauquier). He married Mary (Elizabeth?) Doniphan, daughter of Alexander Doniphan and Mary Waugh, after 1768.

+ 4 iii. Isham (Lieut) Keith was born in 1735 at Prince William (of "Woodbourne" Fauquier). He married Charlotte Ashmore, daughter of William Ashmore and Elizabeth (Betty) Gallahue, in 1778 Fauquier.

+ 6 v. Mary Randolph Keith was born on 28 Apr 1737 at Prince William (now Fauquier). She married Thomas (Col.) Marshall, son of John (of the Forest) Marshall and Elizabeth Markham, in 1754 Germantown, Prince William County now Fauquier.

+ 7 vi. Judith Keith was born circa 1741 at Prince William (now Fauquier). She married James Key, possibly son of Father Price, circa 1765 Fauquier Co., VA.

+ 8 vii. Elizabeth Keith was born in 1745 at Prince William (now Fauquier). She married Edward Ford, son of Thomas Ford and Jane Milstead, in

Children of Mary Jones and O. Keith are: i. Willis Hennigar7 Keith, born June 03, 1879 in Hot Springs Co., AR; died November 29, 1954 in Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ. ii. Joseph Walter Keith born January 10, 1881 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR; died May 06, 1914 in AR. He married Carla McCorkle; born Abt. 1885; died Unknown. More About Joseph Walter Keith: Burial: 1914, Amity, Clark Co., AR (Jones Cemetery) iii. Charles Alexander Keith, born February 28, 1883 in Amity, Clark Co., AR; died June 22, 1960 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. iv. Virgil Brandon Keith, born February 13, 1886 in Amity, Clark Co., AR; died September 14, 1964 in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR. He married Lula Thornton; died Unknown. v. Mary Eva Keith, born June 30, 1887 in Amity, Clark Co., AR; died March 14, 1920 in AR. She married John Phillips; died Unknown. vi. Isaac Livingston Keith, born June 13, 1889 in Amity, Clark Co., AR; died February 22, 1961. He married Lesle Mable Hardin; died Unknown. vii. Thomas Alfred Keith, born June 1891 in Amity, Clark Co., AR; died July 1893. viii. Addie Elizabeth Keith, born April 25, 1894 in Clark Co., AR; died January 1990 in TX. ix. Myrtle Viola Keith, born August 26, 1897 in Clark Co., AR; died April 1983 in SC. She married Clyde Hardin WFT Est. 1911-1944; born WFT Est. 1880-1900; died WFT Est. 1914-1986. x. Minnie Ann Keith, born April 15, 1899 in Clark Co., AR; died June 1987 in AR. She married Dayton Montgomery October 07, 1917; born WFT Est. 1872-1899; died WFT Est. 1922-1986. xi. Earl Gordon Keith, born March 19, 1903 in Clark Co., AR; died August 1982.

Virgil married Lula Mae Thornton, the daughter of Larkin Thornton and Elizabeth Allen who was born in 1891and raised in the DeRoche community near Bismarck.. Their early married years were spent in Amity where Mr. Keith was in the sawmill industry. Their first child, Marvin Edgar, was born in 1912 and their second child, Margie Irene, was born in 1914. They decided to move to West Texas and traveled by wagon. Margie was just a baby. Lula did not like Texas so they moved back to Arkansas and settled near Caney. Their third child , Hazel Elizabeth, was born there in 1917 in Caney. They moved to the DeRoche community across from Lula’s father, Larkin McKinney Thornton. The Thorntons were some of the first settlers in the DeRoche community. Lula was a direct descendant of Needham Anderson Thornton who fought in the Revolutionary army. She was also a descendent of Olen McKinney Thornton who fought in the Civil War and who donated two acres for the Hickory Grove Church and first part of the cemetery and the school. In 1922 their fourth child, Graham Randolph Keith, was born. In 1923 their fifth child, Larkin Henry Ford Keith, was born. In 1932 Lula gave birth to her sixth child, Mary Anna Keith.

It was at this time that The Keiths moved to Hot Springs. For a time they lived near Hempwallace. Then they moved into a home called the Mooney Place. A Mrs. Rothman lived across the street. There was nothing but pasture land for miles. This would be where Frieda Street is now. They moved closer to the streetcar line to Summer Street. Elmer Tackett, the attorney lived across the street. Mrs. Tackett later opened up a Kindergarten there. For a time both Marvin and his dad, Virgil, had peddling trucks or stores on wheels. Marvin continued in the grocery business most of his life. They made runs to Buckville, Point Cedar and other outlying communities. Virgil also worked for Brown and Matlock and Thornton Lumber Co. It was at this time that they bought their first home on Thornton Street up from McClard’s.

Randolph, Ford, and Mary Anna all graduated from Hot Springs High School. Randolph and Ford wrote and sang gospel songs in their early years. Randolph was pianist at Second Baptist in his early years .He was also director of the First Baptist Choir in the 40’s. Their mother, Lula Mae, had instilled in them her love for gospel music. Lula also a dedicated Christian. She was a 45 year member of Oaklawn Missionary Baptist Church and taught the Ladies Sunday School Class for many years. At that time singing schools were popular and they taught singing schools. Ford was founder of the Stamps Ozark Quartet which originated from Wichita Falls, Texas. Sadly Ford died at the age of 28. All three sons served in the military in World War II.

Lulu Keith, Melinda & Luanna Kinnard

In 1953 Virgil had a diabetic stroke and was bedfast for many years. Lula tried to keep him at home and take care of him as long as she could. She was finally forced to put him in a Nursing Home when she could no longer take care of him.

Virgil died in 1964 and Lula Mae died in 1980. They are buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery surrounded by children and family.

Photo courtesy of John Crenshaw Ford Keith was well known in Southern Gospel music
in the late forties and early fifties. He was the lead singer with the
Stamps Ozark Quartet in Wichita Falls, Texas when he died with a kidney
disease in 1951 at the age of 27. This is an Air Force picture taken
during World War II. He served with John Crenshaw

Ford Keith Stamps Ozark Quartet

Left to rightMarvin Edgar Keith, Graham Randolf Keith & Ford KeithEach of them had served in the U.S. armed forces I would guess around 1945It amazes me the resemblance Ford Keith has to my father Millard Edgar Keith at that age.I would have love to have met Ford Keith, He passed away in 1948.

In Loving Memory June Elizabeth Keith More On Graham Randolph Keith

June Elizabeth Keith, 89, of Hot Springs died December 25, 2010. She was born June 7, 1921 to Charles and Maggie Burgess. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Graham Randolph Keith.

Survivors include two daughters; Brenda and husband George Eckardt and Gloria and husband Matthew Rogozinski. Four grandchildren; Jason Eckardt, Courtney and husband Bill Mangarelli, Stephanie and husband Daniel Godwin and Benjamin and wife Stacia Rogozinski five great grand children Elizabeth and David Mangarelli, and Olivia, Benjamin,Jr. and Maddox Rogozinski and another great grandchild due in March, Madison Godwin.

Visitation will be held at Gross Funeral Home Sunday January 2, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Monday January 3, 2010 at Gross Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Fenley officiating. Interment will be follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Marvin married Ruby Jane Thomason. They had three children, Blanche, Millard and Alice. Margie married Bob Trinkle and they lived most of her life in Wilmington, California. They had one son, Robert. Hazel married Evert Littleton and they had four children, Laverne, Gwendolyn, Keith, and Janet. Randolph married June Elizabeth Burgess and they had two daughters, Brenda and Gloria. Ford married Billie Marie Wright and they had one daughter, Pamela. Mary Anna married Boy Kinnaird and they had two daughters, Luanna and Melinda.

From Left to Right : Rush Loy and wife Amy Thomason Loy, Marvin Edgar Keith and wife Ruby Jane Thomason

Marriage Record Marvin Keith, Ruby Thomason June 28 1929 With Written Permission From Mr And Mrs Virgil Keith

From Left to Right, Margie Irene, Blanche, Ruby Keith, Blanche was The first born. Blanche Married Arthur Broadbent, Children from this marriage were, Chip, Charlie, Richie

More On Blanche Irene Keith In Loving Memory

Blanche Irene Keith Broadbent, 79, of Pearcy, Arkansas, was born June 10, 1931, to Marvin Edgar Keith and Ruby Jane Thomason Keith at DeRoche, near Bismarck, Arkansas; she passed away February 24, 2011.

She was predeceased by her parents and one brother, Millard Edgar Keith. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Arthur Broadbent, Jr. and three loving and devoted sons; Arthur (Chip) Broadbent III, of Norfolk, VA, Charles Edward Broadbent and wife, Paula, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Richard Erik Broadbent and wife, Jennifer, of Wichita, Kansas. Three adorable grandchildren, Andrew, son of Charles and Paula, and Alexis and Aiden, children of Richard and Jennifer; one very special sister and brother-in-law, Alice Keith Collier and Martin Collier; one special niece, Alison Collier Fendley, and nieces Susan Broadbent Wilkerson and Carol Broadbent Koster; and special nephews, James Collier, Mark Keith, David Keith, Paul Keith, Stuart Keith and John Broadbent. She has three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Broadbent Carney of Fiskdale, Massachusetts, Diane Harris Broadbent of San Bernardino, California, and Carletta Solomon Keith of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by one aunt, Mary Anna Keith Kinnaird, of Hot Springs, and by several cousins. A nephew, Alan Keith, of Houston, Texas and an aunt, June Burgess Keith of Hot Springs, Arkansas, are deceased.

Mrs. Broadbent graduated with honors from Hot Springs High School in 1949 and from Henderson State Teachers College in 1953. While at HSTC, she was named by the faculty as one of the 10 top students of the freshman class of 1949-50. She began her teaching career at Glenwood High School in Glenwood, Arkansas. In 1953 she married 2nd Lt. Arthur Broadbent, Jr.; they were assigned to Biggs AFB in El Paso, Texas. While there Mrs. Broadbent taught at Bowie High School. The couple returned to Hot Springs in 1956 where Mrs. Broadbent taught at Hot Springs High School. In 1957 she began teaching at Lakeside High School and Lakeside Elementary. After Lt. Broadbent was called back into service in 1962, Mrs. Broadbent taught at Keeseville High School in Keeseville, New York and Peru Central School in Peru, New York. After her husband’s retirement from the Air Force, the family returned to Hot Springs in 1976. Mrs. Broadbent again taught at Lakeside Elementary and retired from Lake Hamilton Elementary in 1996 with a total of 28 years of teaching.

Mrs. Broadbent was a charter member of the South Hot Springs Business and Professional Womens’ Club in 1956-57. She is a member of the Garland County Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of Second Baptist Church for many years and is now a member of Crossgate Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to Hospice Home Care Foundation or Komen for the Cure be made.

ALAN KEITH, age 43, died may 19, 2004. He is survived by his children, Shalea and Ryan Keith. He is also survived by his mother, Carletta Keith, and four brothers, Mark, David, Paul and Stuart. Visitation will take place at Miller Funeral Services, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2004. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 22, 2004 at Oak Lakes Baptist Church, 15555 West Airport, Sugar Land. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Heart Association.Book

"It's your Birthday! You have not been forgotten, RSP David"

- David Keith

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Carletta
Marvine Solomon Keith, Houston resident and Oklahoma native, went to
her heavenly home on August 19, 2012. She was born December 24, 1932,
near Vanoss, OK, to Carl and Delia Harris Solomon. Carletta began
playing the piano at an early age and became a very accomplished
musician on the piano and accordion. She attended the Stamps School of
Music in Dallas, where she met and married Millard E. Keith. She put her
musical talent to good use, accompanying many groups over the years at
southern gospel singing conventions.For about 50 years, Carletta was
a legal secretary for various law firms in Kansas and Texas. She
enjoyed gardening, especially wildflowers of many varieties. She had a
strong interest in genealogical research and worked tirelessly in
discovering her family histories.She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Millard; son, Alan Keith; seven brothers, Archie,
Eldred, Spurgeon, Melvin, Luther, Leonard and Raybert; two sisters,
Addie Solomon Madden and Marjorie Solomon Blansett; sister-in-law,
Blanche Keith Broadbent; brother-in-law, Arthur Broadbent; and several
nieces and nephews. She is survived by four sons, Mark, David, Paul and
Stuart; two daughters-in-law, Lois Keith and Anis Keith; and seven
grandchildren, Angela, Johnna, Shalea, Leah, Ryan, Valeria and Graham.
She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Solomon and Alice
Keith Collier.A Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012
from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Miller Funeral Chapel, 7723
Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074. Funeral Services will be held Thursday,
August 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., also in the Miller Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be at Lightning Ridge Cemetery, near Ada, OK.

Alice Married Martin Collier At Berry Chapel, Ouachita Baptist College (now University). August 1962. Children From This Marriage are.Jame Martin Collier, Alison Collier.

284. Rev. Joseph Henry6 Jones (Willis Cornelius5, Robert4, William Andrew3, John2, Unknown1)808,809,810,811 was born 1855 in Hot Springs Co., AR812, and died February 27, 1920 in OK. He married Martha A. Cearley813,814,815 1877, daughter of Unknown Cearley and Spouse Unknown. She was born 1858 in AR, and died WFT Est. 1883-1951.

More About Rev. Joseph Henry Jones:Census: 1900, Clark Co., AR, Amity TwpOccupation: Minister of the Missionary Baptist Church in the Crystal Springs Community.

Children of Joseph Jones and Martha Cearley are: 642 i. Richard7 Jones816, born WFT Est. 1875-1902 in AR; died Unknown. 643 ii. Willis L. Jones816, born 1879 in AR; died Unknown. 644 iii. John Fletcher Jones816, born 1886 in AR; died Unknown. 645 iv. Marley M. Jones, born 1892 in AR; died Unknown.

285. Sarah Jane6 Jones (Willis Cornelius5, Robert4, William Andrew3, John2, Unknown1)817,818,819,820,821,822 was born August 02, 1857 in Hot Springs Co., AR823, and died June 12, 1946 in Spencerville, Choctaw Co., OK. She married William Andrew Jackson824,825,826,827 January 27, 1876 in Hot Springs Co., AR828. He was born March 25, 1859 in TN829, and died November 17, 1928 in Jackfork, Pittsburg Co., OK.

Children of Sarah Jones and William Jackson are:+ 646 i. Mary Ann7 Jackson, born 1877 in Hot Springs Co., AR; died Unknown. 647 ii. Silas Cornelius Jackson829,830,831, born March 17, 1879 in Hot Springs Co., AR; died October 08, 1904. 648 iii. William Heavington Jackson832,833,834, born November 05, 1880 in Hot Springs Co., AR; died February 01, 1972 in Chowcilla, CA. He married Maude Lodina Collins835,836; died Unknown. 649 iv. David Arthur Jackson837,838,839, born October 16, 1882 in Hot Springs Co., AR; died February 16, 1952. He married Anna J. Unknown840,841,842; born March 27, 1886; died December 30, 1951. More About David Arthur Jackson:Burial: Unknown, Major Co., OK (Fairview Cemetery)

650 v. Martha Malinda Jackson843,844,845, born September 17, 1883 in Hot Springs Co., AR; died March 21, 1969. She married Toney Jeffreys846,847; died Unknown. 651 vi. Florence Victoria Jackson848,849,850, born July 17, 1887 in Hot Springs Co., AR; died February 09, 1962 in WA. She married (1) Arthur Collins851,852,853; died Unknown. She married (2) John Wright854; died Unknown. 652 vii. Henry Harrison Jackson855,856,857, born July 17, 1888 in AR; died April 17, 1932 in Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK. He married Mary Unknown858; died Unknown. More About Henry Harrison Jackson:Burial: Unknown, Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK (Mt. Olivet Cemetery)

+ 653 viii. Ivoria Palestine Jackson, born February 23, 1891 in Scott Co., AR; died March 05, 1987 in McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK. 654 ix. John Wiley Jackson859,860,861, born July 23, 1893 in AR; died January 26, 1913.

286. Mary Melinda6 Jones (Willis Cornelius5, Robert4, William Andrew3, John2, Unknown1)862,863,864,865 was born September 05, 1860 in Clark Co., AR, and died August 04, 1947 in Hot Springs Co., AR866. She married O. Henry Patton Keith867,868,869,870 March 28, 1878 in AR, son of William Keith and Mariah Dickerson. He was born October 04, 1856 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa Co., AL, and died May 16, 1924 in AR.

287. Eliza Handson6 Jones (Willis Cornelius5, Robert4, William Andrew3, John2, Unknown1)897,898,899,900 was born July 06, 1861 in AR901, and died January 24, 1892 in Hot Springs, AR902. She married Jesse McDuffie Ketchum903,904,905 December 25, 1879 in Clark Co., AR, son of Simon Ketchum and Elizabeth Patrick. He was born October 03, 1858 in MS, and died December 27, 1942 in Hot Springs, AR.

Notes for Eliza Handson Jones:Source:Family Tree Maker, Genforum.genealogy.com/jones/messages/4212.html;Hugh Goodman:Date of Import 11/05/00:A physical description of Eliza Handson given in 1903 described her as having brown hair, dark eyes, and a dark complexion. The dark complexion was the main feature as the Jones family was trying to prove Choctaw ancestry:

Marriage Notes for Eliza Jones and Jesse Ketchum:Ancestry.com-Ind. Database Search Results, GED file 1320709.ftw:Date of Import 06/29/01:Married at her home by John W. Davis, Minister.

288. Julia Ann6 Jones (Willis Cornelius5, Robert4, William Andrew3, John2, Unknown1) was born September 18, 1865 in Hot Springs Co., AR, and died June 16, 1944 in Sperry, Tulsa Co., OK. She married Dozier Lenox Mathews August 04, 1881 in Hot Springs Co., AR. He was born February 03, 1858 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., TX, and died April 12, 1938 in Sperry, Tulsa Co., OK.